Starboard cowl features simple combinations of knit and purl stitches, which can be worked either from the chart or written instructions, whichever you prefer. It can be knitted flat, but if you prefer knitting in the round, it can also be knitted seamlessly on DPNs.

IMPORTANT:
This pattern also includes instructions for Port Hat The exploration of textures and patterns in both pieces ideally suit a richly coloured solid or semi-solid dyed, DK weight yarn- in this case red for Port and green for Starboard, like the navigation lamps on ships.

Skills Required
Cast on, knit, purl, pick up and knit, mattress stitch, simple decreases (hat only), knitting in the round (optional, cowl only)

Tools and materials
Port hat
Yarn: 200 (225, 250)m/ 220 (245, 275) yards DK yarn
Needles and notions: 4mm (US #6) straight needles (or size needed to obtain tension stated).
Tapestry needle, stitch marker, alpaca bobble (optional)

Starboard cowl
Yarn: 125m/ 137 yards DK yarn
Needles and notions: 4mm (US #6) straight needles for knit flat version OR 4mm (US #6) 80cm circular needle/set of dpns for in the round version.
Tapestry needle, stitch marker (optional, for working in the round)

Tension for both items: 23 sts and  29 rows = 10cm/4”  in stocking stitch
Samples used Triskelion Yarns  Olwen DK extra-fine Falklands Merino 250m/ 273 yards per  100g skein, in colourway Boötes for hat and Nemeton for cowl.

Sizing
Hat comes in adult sizes S (M, L) to fit head circumference 56 (58, 61) cm / 22 (23, 24) ins. Model wears size M and has a head circumference of 57cm/22.5in.
Cowl comes in one size